Google confirmed today (Feb 24) that it will soon fade out its SMS code sign-in method for Gmail in favor of QR codes. The ...

SMS codes have long been less secure than other forms of authentication. With QR codes, Google aims to reduce users' ...

Google will soon allow you to verify your identity using QR codes to access Gmail, as it is scrapping the older SMS ...

Gmail will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication, and use QR codes instead. This will reduce the impact of ...

Google is finally dropping support for SMS-based login codes, which is widely considered an insecure form of two-factor ...

The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving security.

According to Richendrfer, over the next few months, Google will be "reimagining" how the company verifies phone numbers.

First, QR codes eliminate the numeric authentication code, so there's no code for a scammer to intercept or exploit. Second, they're not dependent on any anti-abuse or anti-SMS swapping protections ...

Google is officially moving away from using SMS messages in its Gmail account two-factor authenticator. Gmail spokesperson ...

Gmail is transitioning from SMS verification to QR codes for increased security. QR codes eliminate the risk of sharing ...

Google is shaking up Gmail's two-factor authentication, and it wants to move towards QR codes, passkeys, and more.

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